公开(公告)号：US20020096625A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-25

申请号：US09768614

申请日：2001-01-25

Applicant: UMAX DATA SYSTEMS INC.

Inventor： Chen-Ho Lee

IPC: H01L027/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/3692

Abstract: Apparatus for output in combination of an image data signal and a corresponding bias signal in a linear CMOS sensor is provided. The apparatus comprises enabling circuits for enabling first switch devices of the photocells. Each first switch device is on a bypass of an access from the photocell to a second switch device and the second switch device on an access for the photocell to a common bus. A method for output in combination of an image data signal and a corresponding bias signal in a linear CMOS sensor of a scanner is provided. The method comprises providing photocells arranged in a row that each photocell has an access to a common bus controlled by a corresponding first switch device. Each photocell further has a bypass of the access controlled by a corresponding second switch device. The first switch devices are enabled by a plurality of control lines that each control line is from a corresponding AND gate that makes AND operation for a corresponding pixel select line and a common reset line.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在线性CMOS传感器中组合图像数据信号和相应的偏置信号的输出装置。 该装置包括启用光电二极管的启动电路。 每个第一开关装置处于从光电管到第二开关装置的接入的旁路，并且第二开关装置在光电管接入公共总线的旁路。 提供了一种用于在扫描仪的线性CMOS传感器中组合图像数据信号和相应的偏置信号的方法。 该方法包括提供一排布置的光电池，每个光电池具有对由相应的第一开关装置控制的公共总线的访问。 每个光电管进一步具有由对应的第二开关装置控制的访问的旁路。 第一开关器件由多个控制线使能，每条控制线来自相应的与门相对应的与门，对应的像素选择线和公共复位线进行与运算。

公开(公告)号：US20040042050A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-04

申请号：US10233592

申请日：2002-09-04

Applicant: UMAX DATA SYSTEMS INC.

Inventor： Chui-Kuei Chiu

IPC: H04N001/00 ,  H04N001/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/401

Abstract: A method for generating a calibration curve is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps. Calibration data of one image line of previous scan are firstly provided. Reference pixels are selected from the image line. Then a calibration board is scanned and calibration data of the reference pixels are generated. Calibration data of the reference pixels of previous scan are then selected from the calibration data of one image line of previous scan. Ratios of the calibration data of the reference pixels and the calibration data of the reference pixels of previous scan are calculated. Calibration data of all pixels of the image line are finally generated by multiplying the calibration data of the image line of previous scan and the ratios.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于产生校准曲线的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤。 首先提供先前扫描的一条图像线的校准数据。 从图像行选择参考像素。 然后扫描校准板并生成参考像素的校准数据。 然后从先前扫描的一条图像线的校准数据中选择先前扫描的参考像素的校准数据。 计算参考像素的校准数据和先前扫描的参考像素的校准数据的比率。 最后通过将先前扫描的图像线的校准数据与比率相乘来生成图像线的所有像素的校准数据。

公开(公告)号：US20040022443A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：US10211268

申请日：2002-08-05

Applicant: UMAX DATA SYSTEMS INC.

Inventor： Shih-Zheng Kuo

IPC: G06K009/36

CPC classification number: H04N19/00

Abstract: An image processing method for facilitating data transmission is provided. An image compression method is performed to convert X-bits binary digital signals to a binary compressed data in a floating-point form of (1.n)* 2m. Bit m represents the first bit with logic level null1null of the X-bits binary digital signals, and n represents the bits taken from the X-bits binary digital signals after the bit m. The binary compressed data in the floating-point form of (1.n)*2m is outputted with a sequence of binary number representing a set of (m, n). The latter n bits of the sequence of binary numbers are consisted of the n bits of the X-bits digital signal. Therefore, by the present image compression method, the transmission amount of image data is reduced. The transmission time of image data and the volume of a memory for storing the image data are also reduced.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种便于数据传输的图像处理方法。 执行图像压缩方法将X位二进制数字信号以（1.n）* 2 的浮点形式转换为二进制压缩数据。 位m表示X位二进制数字信号的逻辑电平“1”的第一位，n表示在位m之后从X位二进制数字信号获取的位。 （1.n）* 2 的浮点形式的二进制压缩数据以表示（m，n）的集合的二进制数的序列输出。 二进制数序列的后n位由X位数字信号的n位组成。 因此，通过本图像压缩方法，图像数据的发送量减少。 图像数据的传输时间和用于存储图像数据的存储器的音量也减少。

公开(公告)号：US20040017589A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-29

申请号：US10206198

申请日：2002-07-29

Applicant: UMAX DATA SYSTEMS INC.

Inventor： Kuo-Jeng Wang

IPC: H04N001/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/401

Abstract: A method for selecting a shading correcting line is provided. Scanning a white reference source to obtain several scan lines. Averaging brightness values of pixels from identical columns in the scan lines to obtain a new scan line composed of pixels having median brightness values. Adding one count in shading counting number when an absolute value of a difference of the median brightness values between each pair of adjacent pixels in the new scan line not less than a specification value of shading definition. Selecting the new scan line as a shading correcting line when total shading counting number less than a specification number of shading counts.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于选择阴影校正线的方法。 扫描白色参考源以获得多条扫描线。 平均扫描行中相同列的像素的亮度值，以获得由具有中值亮度值的像素组成的新扫描线。 当新扫描行中的每对相邻像素之间的中值亮度值的差的绝对值不小于阴影定义的规格值时，在阴影计数中添加一个计数。 当总阴影计数数小于规定数量的阴影计数时，选择新的扫描线作为阴影校正线。

公开(公告)号：US20040012803A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-22

申请号：US10199001

申请日：2002-07-22

Applicant: UMAX DATA SYSTEMS INC.

Inventor： Chui-Kuei Chiu

IPC: H04N001/207 ,  H04N001/024 ,  G06K015/02

CPC classification number: H04N1/02427 ,  B41J25/34 ,  H04N1/024 ,  H04N1/02463 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/1021 ,  H04N1/1026 ,  H04N1/193

Abstract: The present invention discloses the system and method of a scanning module with an incorporated printer head. The method includes using a scanning head of scanner to scan an objects image pattern, using the printer head of scanner to print the object image pattern on a printing paper. Wherein the printer head and the scanning head use the same motor drive and driving component, and uses a control module to adjust the driving mode of the scanning head and the printer head. The system includes a scanning module for scanning an object image pattern, a printing module for printing the object image pattern, wherein the printing module is incorporated in the scanning module, a motor drive for driving the scanning module and the printing module, and a control module for adjusting driving mode of the scanning module and the printing module, thereby showing the object image pattern on a printing paper by using the printing module function.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种具有并入的打印头的扫描模块的系统和方法。 该方法包括使用扫描仪的扫描头扫描对象图像图案，使用扫描仪的打印头将打印纸上的对象图像图案打印。 其中打印头和扫描头使用相同的电动机驱动和驱动部件，并且使用控制模块来调节扫描头和打印头的驱动模式。 该系统包括用于扫描对象图像图案的扫描模块，用于打印目标图像图案的打印模块，其中打印模块被结合在扫描模块中，用于驱动扫描模块和打印模块的马达驱动器以及控制 用于调整扫描模块和打印模块的驱动模式的模块，从而通过使用打印模块功能在打印纸上显示对象图像图案。

公开(公告)号：US20040008385A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-15

申请号：US10193242

申请日：2002-07-12

Applicant: UMAX DATA SYSTEMS INC.

Inventor： Wen-Yung Huang ,  Stone Cheng

IPC: H04N001/04 ,  G06F003/05 ,  G06F011/30

CPC classification number: H04N1/00814 ,  H04N1/00795 ,  H04N1/00824

Abstract: A method of providing the inputting units of the scanner with a foolproof function. Initially, while a specific inputting unit is activated, such as a push button being pushed, the connection between the operation of the scanner and other inputting units is terminated. This terminated connection is not regained until the specific action, which corresponds to the specific inputting unit, finishes. Moreover, an nullactivationnull message can be directly displayed on the scanner while this specific inputting unit is activated, and while the scanner is processing some specific action, this action can be terminated with the function of the scanner and the connection between all inputting units regained as soon as this specific inputting unit is activated again. For any scanner with the foolproof function, while a specific inputting unit is activated, not only a corresponding specific action is performed but also the connection between the performing specific action and all inputting units is controlled.

Abstract translation: 一种提供扫描器输入单元的方法。 最初，当激活特定输入单元（例如按下按钮）时，终止扫描器的操作与其它输入单元之间的连接。 直到与具体输入单元对应的特定动作完成后才能恢复该终止连接。 此外，当该特定输入单元被激活时，可以在扫描器上直接显示“激活”消息，并且当扫描器正在处理某些特定动作时，可以利用扫描器的功能和所有输入单元之间的连接终止该动作 一旦该特定输入单元再次被激活，则恢复。 对于具有防盗功​​能的任何扫描仪，当特定输入单元被激活时，不仅执行相应的特定动作，而且控制执行特定动作与所有输入单元之间的连接。

公开(公告)号：US20030193592A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：US10121545

申请日：2002-04-15

Applicant: UMAX DATA SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Shang-Yu Yang ,  Chen-Hsiang Shih ,  Chin-Lin Chang

IPC: H04N003/14

CPC classification number: H04N1/00018 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/00055

Abstract: A method for increasing signal to noise ratio is disclosed. The method can automatically detect saturation output voltage of the photosensors via adjusting exposure time or illumination intensity so as to obtain optimum output voltage of the photosensors as well as high signal to noise ratio that can generate high quality images.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种提高信噪比的方法。 该方法可以通过调节曝光时间或照明强度自动检测光电传感器的饱和输出电压，从而获得光电传感器的最佳输出电压以及可产生高质量图像的高信噪比。

公开(公告)号：US20030178555A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：US10391593

申请日：2003-03-20

Applicant: UMAX DATA SYSTEMS INC.

Inventor： Po-Hua Fang

IPC: G01J003/50

CPC classification number: G02B26/007 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00037 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00092 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/02493

Abstract: A filtering method and mechanism for scanners includes a regular visible light source and an infrared light source that are both turned on under a scanner normally on state during scanning operation. A transmission mechanism is provided for reciprocally placing a visible light filter plate and an infrared light filter plate in the scanner light path to filter light emitting from the regular visible light and infrared light source. Changing and switching between regular and infrared light scanning may be done quickly without warm up delay of the light source. More versatile and powerful function thus may be built in the scanner.

Abstract translation: 扫描仪的过滤方法和机构包括在扫描操作期间在扫描仪正常打开状态下都打开的常规可见光源和红外光源。 提供了一种传输机构，用于将可见光滤光板和红外光滤光板相互放置在扫描器光路中，以过滤从常规可见光和红外光源发射的光。 常规和红外光扫描之间的更换和切换可以快速完成，而不需要预热延迟光源。 更多功能强大的功能因此可以内置在扫描仪中。

公开(公告)号：US20030141369A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-31

申请号：US10054984

申请日：2002-01-25

Applicant: UMAX DATA SYSTEMS INC.

Inventor： Yu-Ru Yu ,  Kuo-Jeng Wang

IPC: G06K007/10

CPC classification number: H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0464

Abstract: A scanning apparatus utilizing gravity acceleration for scanning is provided. The scanning apparatus comprises a U-shaped housing, a shaft bearing, a housing and a scanning head. The shaft bearing passes through the housing with two ends thereof respectively and rotationally fastened on two sidewalls of the U-shaped housing, thereby the housing is vertically and rotationally fastened in the U-shaped housing. The scanning head is disposed in the housing with an engageable piece engaged with a hook-type element of the housing so as to fasten the scanning head at a predetermined position close to the top end of the housing. When the scanning head is going to scan, the engagement between the engageable piece and the hook-type element is released and a starting power is applied to the scanning head by gravity acceleration. Thereby the scanning head is guided to move downward to scan via cooperation between a guiding piece and a guiding rail. The scanning speed of the scanning head is determined by the starting power controlled by a predetermined angle contained between the housing and the U-shaped housing.

Abstract translation: 提供利用重力加速扫描的扫描装置。 扫描装置包括U形壳体，轴承座，壳体和扫描头。 轴轴承分别穿过壳体的两端，并旋转地固定在U形壳体的两个侧壁上，从而将壳体垂直并旋转地固定在U形壳体中。 扫描头设置在壳体中，具有与壳体的钩型元件接合的可接合件，以便将扫描头紧固在靠近壳体顶端的预定位置处。 当扫描头要扫描时，可接合件和钩型元件之间的接合被释放，并且通过重力加速将起动力施加到扫描头。 从而扫描头被引导向下移动以通过引导件和导轨之间的协作进行扫描。 扫描头的扫描速度由容纳在壳体和U形壳体之间的预定角度控制的起动功率决定。

公开(公告)号：US20030113033A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-19

申请号：US10020973

申请日：2001-12-19

Applicant: Umax Data Systems Inc.

Inventor： Wen-Yung Huang

IPC: G06K009/20 ,  H04N001/38 ,  G06T007/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/2054 ,  H04N1/38 ,  H04N1/3872

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a method for automatically identifying a scan area by a scanner is disclosed. The method comprises steps of scanning an original comprising an object, identifying the original to establish a location and a profile of the object in the original, displaying a preview window corresponding to the original, wherein a location and a profile of a confined area is exactly the location and the profile of the object, receiving a framed area selected from the preview window by user, wherein a portion of the framed area beyond the confined area is automatically removed to generate a scan area, and scanning the scan area. The present invention can also extend to a method for selecting a scan area by a user and a scanner with a feature of automatically identifying a scan area.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明，公开了一种用于通过扫描仪自动识别扫描区域的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：扫描包括对象的原件，识别原件以建立原件中的对象的位置和轮廓，显示对应于原件的预览窗口，其中限制区域的位置和轮廓正好是 物体的位置和轮廓，接收由用户从预览窗口中选择的框架区域，其中自动去除超出限制区域的框架区域的一部分以产生扫描区域，并扫描扫描区域。 本发明还可以扩展到用户和扫描仪选择具有自动识别扫描区域的特征的扫描区域的方法。